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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,111.40, 376,667.10 and 144,823.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,111.40, 376,667.10 and 144,823.20 is: 217,234.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,111.40 : 376,667.10 = 144,823.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,111.40/376,667.10 = 144,823.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,111.40x = 376,667.10 × 144,823.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,111.40x = 54,550,134,756.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,550,134,756.72/251,111.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,234.80

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